How do you know if bats have taken residence. I wouldn't want to disturb them
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Hi Tricia, No bats have moved into my bat apartment yet. Bats usually leave their homes at twilight time, so you may see them leaving. Another clue might be droppings below the box. Good luck with your bat house!November 2014 There are definitely bats living in there now; I can tell by the dropping below the bat house. I have to hose them away periodically. We have lots of annoying insects here, so I'm glad to have the bats. Think I'll buy another one for the other side of the house.
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Watch the bat house around sun down when they typically fly out to see if any emerge. You may need to do this for a couple of days to make sure
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I wish I knew the answer to your question. I don't think that you can plan that part. You can only plan where you will put the bat house. It tells you in the directions how to place it for being most effective. South side of house, as high as you can put it. I put mine next to the side entrance, and they may not come down that low and where it's accessible to human interruptions. The directions also said not to expect them to take up residence in the first year. I have seen several bats circling my house, so I was keeping my fingers crossed that they will notice the house sooner or later. Good luck with yours!!! I wish I knew the answer to your question. I don't think that you can plan that part. You can only plan where you will put the bat house. It tells you in the directions how to place it for being most effective. South side of house, as high as you can put it. I put mine next to the side entrance, and they may not come down that low and where it's accessible to human interruptions. The directions also said not to expect them to take up residence in the first year. I have seen several bats circling my house, so I was keeping my fingers crossed that they will notice the house sooner or later.... » Read More I wish I knew the answer to your question. I don't think that you can plan that part. You can only plan where you will put the bat house. It tells you in the directions how to place it for being most effective. South side of house, as high as you can put it. I put mine next to the side entrance, and they may not come down that low and where it's accessible to human interruptions. The directions also said not to expect them to take up residence in the first year. I have seen several bats circling my house, so I was keeping my fingers crossed that they will notice the house sooner or later. Good luck with yours!!! « Show Less
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My does glow slightly red too. I wouldn't worry about it. But......We had a bat get into the house which the very dull light attracted the bat to the light. This made it easier to catch the bat with a net. So.....It also helps catching bats.
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I am primarily a bow hunter and very concerned about any game spooking noises. The low hum of the fan doesn't seem to be noticed by deer. I have had mature does within 20 yards of me & they don't seem to notice it. I have also used it in a box blind (venting out a window) and had 2 doe, a yearling and a buck approach from downwind of me and feed for 20 - 30 minutes without knowing I was there. The buck was too small to shoot. The noise isn't enough to spook game and it really doesn't seem to interfere with one's ability to hear game approaching especially when used out of box blind. Inside one it is noticeable and may be a draw back if relying on hearing a deer approach. I am primarily a bow hunter and very concerned about any game spooking noises. The low hum of the fan doesn't seem to be noticed by deer. I have had mature does within 20 yards of me & they don't seem to notice it. I have also used it in a box blind (venting out a window) and had 2 doe, a yearling and a buck approach from downwind of me and feed for 20 - 30 minutes without knowing I was there. The buck was too small to shoot. The noise isn't enough to spook game and it really doesn't seem to interfere with one's ability to hear game approaching especially when used out of box blind. Inside... » Read More I am primarily a bow hunter and very concerned about any game spooking noises. The low hum of the fan doesn't seem to be noticed by deer. I have had mature does within 20 yards of me & they don't seem to notice it. I have also used it in a box blind (venting out a window) and had 2 doe, a yearling and a buck approach from downwind of me and feed for 20 - 30 minutes without knowing I was there. The buck was too small to shoot. The noise isn't enough to spook game and it really doesn't seem to interfere with one's ability to hear game approaching especially when used out of box blind. Inside one it is noticeable and may be a draw back if relying on hearing a deer approach. « Show Less
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The fan does make some noise, but they really are designed to work inside. They are not weather proof. I keep one in the garage and one in the arctic entry so that when the lights are off in those rooms they catch any mosquito that got into those rooms. Our house stays pretty much mosquito free despite the clouds of them outside. The ones left in the arctic entry or garage typically do not survive to bite you later. This item would not be useful on a patio. It is a trap with a small light as the attractant and not a bug zapper. Depending how the bugs are this year I may need another one for the downstairs entry.
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squirrels and rabbits should. be in fear if you have a decent aim. pigeons hit the barnfloor as fast as gravity can pull them. no holes in the roof if you miss. raccoons and Skunks will be a problem. Opossums ack like you killed them I'm not sure about cats would definitely make them think seriously about digging in the flower beds. some of those nasty old Toms can take a pretty good beating and come back for more. it is far quieter than. a .22 with suppressor. neighbors woun't know you are shotting in town should work well for Crow reduction. Happy Hunting.
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You may wish to treat for the benefit of the bats depending on your climate. It is recommended to paint the roof and sides brown or black in colder climates to keep the bats warm (see map). Do not paint the inside or the landing area so the paint does not affect the bats. This map has color recommendations based on climate: http://www.batcon.org/pdfs/bathouses/ColorRecs.pdf
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It will get rid of bats in an enclosed space such as an attic but I can NOT recommend that you purchase this brand as they simply do not last very long. The speaker in the unit goes out with in weeks when you have it set on "loud" and "rodent" (which is extremely loud and only for use in uninhabited buildings). The Black & Decker unit that resembles this unit has been discontinued but is still available and lasts for years and years. It may take more than one unit depending on the size of your attic. Use the unit on the loudest setting that does not bother you. Leave it on continually. You will need to close off the openings where the bats appear to be getting in the building. It will get rid of bats in an enclosed space such as an attic but I can NOT recommend that you purchase this brand as they simply do not last very long. The speaker in the unit goes out with in weeks when you have it set on "loud" and "rodent" (which is extremely loud and only for use in uninhabited buildings). The Black & Decker unit that resembles this unit has been discontinued but is still available and lasts for years and years. It may take more than one unit depending on the size of your attic. Use the unit on the loudest setting that does not bother you. Leave it... » Read More It will get rid of bats in an enclosed space such as an attic but I can NOT recommend that you purchase this brand as they simply do not last very long. The speaker in the unit goes out with in weeks when you have it set on "loud" and "rodent" (which is extremely loud and only for use in uninhabited buildings). The Black & Decker unit that resembles this unit has been discontinued but is still available and lasts for years and years. It may take more than one unit depending on the size of your attic. Use the unit on the loudest setting that does not bother you. Leave it on continually. You will need to close off the openings where the bats appear to be getting in the building. « Show Less
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Based upon research completed by the Organization for Bat Conservation, this particular design, which they have approved, is much more likely to attract bats than other designs. Per their website: "Our bat houses have a greater than 80% occupancy rate, as compared to only 10% with some other designs." However, please keep in mind that house placement, along with other factors, will also help determine the success of your bat house.
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i would google for information , it seems it might deter them but will not kill them
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We did not paint the box for fear the paint would deter the bats. No bats yet, but hoping for some soon.
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Place your bat house a minimum of 10 to 12 feet high facing South to South East. Look for a location that gets early sun and continues to get sunlight through most of the day, bats like it between 85 and 100 F.
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my neighbor has had bats twice now last year 50 bats this year close to 80 bats needs to be facing east or SE ,not on tree on house or barn or pole .his is on barn
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Your question hits right on target regarding the difficulty with this product. If bats re-locate to this bat house, it is a great improvement for them and they will live better, eat more bugs, and make more bats. However, trying to place the bat house properly to improve your chances of bats moving in, is a difficult thing. My advice is follow the instructions, mount the house at least 10 feet high, make sure varmints (including your pet cat) cannot reach the house. Normally facing east is the best.
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I was told to put it somewhere where there's not a lot of people or pets. We have ours on the back of our shed at the very back of our property. But I heard of someone hanging it on their porch for decoration and bats nested in it there too!
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I don't think the snakes will come into your home. They love to hide out and catch bugs and such.
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I put a couple in a small barn for bat control only and it worked great for the first year, so we will see about this year... I use to get a few birds flying into the barn, but since you asked, I realized they are not there anymore. Great!! I was concentrating on Bats, so if you want birds to stay, I am not sure it would work, but if you can call the supplier, they are very helpful. Good Luck Duane Mitch